Loads of new concepts have become trendy in the past few years: CrossFit, bright pants, Katy Perry documentaries.

The wisdom of some of these trends is questionable. (Orange jeans? Really?) But the explosion in popularity of index funds and exchange-traded funds is definitely one of society’s better moves. Continue reading

Have you ever booked a vacation through a discount travel site like Orbitz, Priceline or Kayak? Pardon me for making assumptions, but let me guess how it went: First, you dreamed of laying on a hammock on a white-sand beach with seagulls crowing overhead. You wanted a hotel with a king-sized bed, plush pillows and a swim-up bar. You wanted a nonstop flight. And — oh yeah — you also wanted this at the lowest possible price tag. Continue reading